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Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:29
The takeover of northern Mali by Islamist rebels after a 2012 coup, and the subsequent French-led intervention, have widened fears of a spill-over of insurgency in the region. Niger, which has socio-political problems comparable to those of Mali, is battling to secure its territory from militants still operating in Sahel’s remote wilderness.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:32
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika, has vowed that the Nigerian Army will not rest on its oars until terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country were eliminated.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:34
Following the dislodgment of Boko Haram terrorist’s camps in some parts of Borno state by military troops which had forced many of the terrorists to scavenge for food from villagers, the terrorists have resorted to robbing innocent civilians thereby killing three passengers after collecting unspecified amount of cash and food items from their victims along Bama- Banki road.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:37
Soldiers attached to the 333 Artillery Regiment in Maiduguri, and serving under the newly established 37 Brigade, have beaten up their Acting Brigade Commander, Colonel O.U. Obono for allegedly slapping one of them, reliable defence sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:41
Africa can hardly boast about the number of conflicts that have blighted this continent. On the other hand, it can lay claim to a rich history of negotiating its way out of all sorts of confrontations.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:43
Malian government forces have clashed with separatist Tuareg rebels in the first fighting since the two sides signed a peace accord in June.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:45
As New President Takes Reins, Troops Unearth Arms Buried by Fleeing Militia.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:50
The governor of Sudan’s South Darfur state, Adam Mahmoud Jar Al-Nabi, has claimed that militiamen are hiding among the residents of the state’s capital of Nyala and vowed to capture them “sooner or later”.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:53
The Pentagon mission to help four central African nations track warlord Joseph Kony could extend deep into 2015, according to records released Wednesday.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:57
U.S. President Barack Obama reiterates arguments in support of military intervention in Syria, but acknowledges a possible diplomatic solution involving the Assad regime surrendering chemical weapons. He concludes by announcing his request that Congress postpone the vote on the authorization of military force.